Suburban Library Cooperative

10/23/2026

Yesterday, October 22, the Macomb County Board of Commissioners recognized the importance of libraries, the principles upheld by library workers, and the right to access and information, while acknowledging October as Michigan Library Appreciation month. Several library directors from libraries throughout the county, including ours, showed up to receive the proclamation put forth by the commissioners and thank them for their support of the work done we do.

10/20/2026

Support your local Friends of the Library group, and consider becoming a member! 💛

🎉 National Friends of Libraries Week is here!

From book sales and fundraisers to advocacy, community events, and the behind-the-scenes work that keeps things running, Friends make a difference in libraries every day.

This week, we’re celebrating YOU! 💙

Help us kick things off: What’s one thing you LOVE about your library’s Friends group?

Comment below, tag your Friends group, or give a shout-out to a standout Friend who deserves some extra appreciation!

10/13/2026

A big thank you to our guest speakers for sharing their expertise with library staff and trustees yesterday!

• Nick Tanzi, The Digital Librarian: “Navigating AI in Our Libraries and Our Lives: Practical Skills for Understanding, Recognizing, and Evaluating AI”

• Dr. Margaret Ann Paauw, Assistant Professor at Eastern Michigan University, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Author: “Trauma-Informed De-Escalation and Combating Burnout”

• Jeff Herman, Sales Representative, and Ray Philips, CTO of Abadata Computer Corporation: “Cybersecurity Best Practices”

We’re also grateful to Clinton Macomb Public Library for collaborating with us to offer this in-service day to all SLC member libraries. It was a wonderful day of learning!

10/06/2026

During Banned Books Week, we celebrate diverse voices and the stories that spark curiosity, build empathy, and help us understand perspectives different from our own. 📚🧡

Visit your library to discover the books they're highlighting, and explore the American Library Association's list of the most challenged books of 2025: ala.org/bbooks

Exercise your freedom to read!

09/14/2026

Are you interested in learning more about assistive technology? Join us a four-week, hands-on technology workshop designed for people who are blind or have low vision! The Macomb Library for the Blind and Print Disabled tech advisor, KaShonia, will guide you through specific tools and devices each session. The first meeting will be held Friday, September 18 from 10-11 AM. It will cover basic computer skills including, keyboard commands, internet navigation, and accessibility features. Please call 586-286-1580 to register. Caregivers are welcome!

09/10/2026

September is Library Card Sign-up Month, so it’s a great time to visit your local library and discover what your card has to offer. Even if you're not a big reader, the library is for YOU. Already have a card? Tell a friend! 💬

You might be surprised by all the things you can do with a library card. Here are just a few:

✅ Events, programs, activities, and more for all ages and interests.

✅ Free tutoring for K–12, college, and beyond, plus resume help, interview prep, and other career support through Tutor.com.

✅ Free family history research with Ancestry Library Edition, available for use in the library.

✅ Useful and unexpected items to borrow, like a GoPro HERO11, Meta Quest 2, Nintendo Classic Mini, Logitech Blue Yeti microphone, and more.

✅ Millions of digital books, audiobooks, magazines, comics, manga, movies, music, and more, alongside your library’s physical collection. Access digital resources from your phone, tablet, e-reader, or computer. Some libraries also offer streaming services like Hoopla and Kanopy for watching movies and shows on your TV at home!

✅ Hundreds of databases and e-resources on topics from auto repair to arts and crafts.

✅ Free or discounted admission to museums, parks, and more through the Michigan Activity Pass (miactivitypass.org).

08/24/2026

📱 Have you downloaded your library’s app yet?

If your library uses SLC’s shared system (most libraries in Macomb County and Troy!), SLC Libraries Mobile makes it easy to browse the catalog, place holds, renew materials, register for events, manage your account, and more.

🔎 Search your app store for “SLC Libraries Mobile”

08/19/2026

Did you know that if your library uses SLC’s shared system, you can borrow from 15 additional partner libraries on Libby? And now, borrowing from those libraries just got easier!

Partner libraries are now automatically linked to your home library card. When you search for an item, Libby automatically checks its availability across all libraries in the lending partnership. 🎉

08/12/2026

UPDATE: The upgrade is complete and the system is back up as of 10:40a.m. Thanks again for your patience!

Heads up: Some library services will be temporarily unavailable while we complete scheduled upgrades and bug fixes to Polaris, our library system software, on Thursday, Aug. 13.

We expect the upgrade to be completed by 9 a.m., but downtime could last longer if any unexpected issues arise.

Everything should be up and running by the time most libraries open for the day. However, if you’re an early bird, you may not be able to access the catalog, read ebooks in Libby/OverDrive, or use Hoopla, Kanopy, Tutor.com, and some other databases until then.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. We’ll update this post when the system is back up.

07/31/2026

✏️ It's that time of year again, and your child might already have their most useful back-to-school resource!

Did you know that many school districts in Macomb County and Troy partner with their local public library to automatically provide students with a Virtual Library Card, regardless of residency?

With a Virtual Library Card, students can access free online resources anytime, including:

• Hundreds of digital resources and research databases
• On-demand homework help for all grades through Tutor.com
• eBooks and audiobooks
• Movies, TV shows, music, and other digital content (availability varies by library)

➡️ Learn more at VirtualLibraryCard.org.